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“We need some veteran leadership. How you go about finding it is tough to figure out,

Oh, I dunno, Mr. Third-Oldest-Player-on-the-Roster...maybe step your ass up?? Especially when the two older players are preparing to retire (Oliver) and b**ching about the manager to angle for his job (Vizquel).

I do find it funny how the oldest guy who was brought in for 'veteran leadership' and the guy with the most time as a Jay (Frasor) have said more vets are needed. Lind is not in a position of power due to hitting like a limp noodle and being demoted mid season.

Might be time to find a Kirk Gibson 1988 - a guy who plays hard and plays well. Because obviously an old guy who isn't productive (such as Vizquel) is useless.

The Jays had a much more difficult schedule in the second half, but yeah, losing Bautista definitely hurt a lot. I do think leadership plays an important role. Vizquel was a drag on the team all year, I never understood why he was signed in the first place.

Assuming Boston is still (for whatever dumb reason) willing to offer something of value for him, I'll be really pissed off if he is back with the team next year.

This seems to be a recurring theme among Blue Jay fans. As a Sox fan I'm curious what makes Farrell a bad manager? From what little I've seen he seems unremarkable though maybe with a bit too much of an emphasis on small ball tactics at times.